Leelaa Reader

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Getting Started ​

Leelaa Reader is a self-hosted audiobook platform. First-time setup has three stages:

  1. Deploy the server;
  2. Sign in and add your audiobook storage;
  3. Choose a client and connect it to the server.

This page provides the shortest path. Detailed deployment, installation, and connection steps are kept in dedicated tutorials.

1. Choose a server deployment ​

fnOS / FPKRecommended for fnOS NAS users. Install from App Center or use the FPK matching your architecture.Open the fnOS guide →DockerFor Linux, Synology, QNAP, Windows, macOS, and other Docker-capable environments.Open the Docker guide →

Both methods expose the same service:

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http://server-ip:8686

The Docker image supports linux/amd64 and linux/arm64. An exec format error usually means the image architecture does not match the device.

2. Complete first-time setup ​

  1. Open http://server-ip:8686;
  2. Sign in with the administrator account;
  3. Complete activation when prompted;
  4. Add a local folder, WebDAV source, cloud-drive WebDAV bridge, or podcast RSS feed;
  5. Start a scan and wait for books and chapters to appear;
  6. Open a book and confirm that a chapter can play.

Data persistence

Docker deployments must persist /data. On fnOS, ensure that the application has read/write permission for its database directory.

3. Choose a client ​

Choose the device you use. Each tutorial includes installation, server address configuration, and sign-in steps.

Web / PWAOpen the server in a browser, or install the HTTPS web app on your home screen.Read the full tutorial →AndroidOfficial phone and tablet client with offline downloads and system media controls.Read the full tutorial →iPhone / iPadOfficial iOS and iPadOS client available through the App Store or a signed IPA.Read the full tutorial →Android CarA separate landscape client for Android car units and large-screen tablets.Read the full tutorial →HarmonyOS DevicesUse the official Android client through Droitong, or choose a native third-party HarmonyOS app.Read the full tutorial →

4. Remote access and HTTPS ​

Use a reverse proxy and HTTPS for remote access. Do not expose an unencrypted 8686 port directly to the public internet.

Common options include Lucky, Nginx Proxy Manager, Nginx, and built-in NAS reverse proxies. The upstream target is normally:

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http://127.0.0.1:8686

After HTTPS is configured, enter the HTTPS domain in native clients.

Next steps ​